Walmart-backed PhonePe has secured Sebi approval for its IPO, clearing a major hurdle for one of India’s biggest fintech listings. The $14.5-billion startup plans a $1.5-billion OFS, with Walmart, Tiger Global, and Microsoft set to sell shares. Strong payments dominance and rising revenues underpin investor confidence.
States’ consolidated fiscal deficit widens 0.3 pc to 3.3 per cent in FY25: RBI
Indias states fiscal deficit has widened to 3.3 percent of GDP in fiscal year 2025. This increase stems from states borrowing more under a central